Russia's jet-powered drone campaign reshapes daily life in five Ukrainian cities

Russia has escalated its use of jet-powered drones since late summer 2026, causing near-constant air raid sirens and strikes on civilian infrastructure across Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, and Kharkiv. The attacks are disrupting daily life, forcing residents to adapt to a new normal of persistent danger. This marks a qualitative shift in Russia's targeting strategy, extending beyond military objectives to systematically degrade civilian morale and urban functionality.